I think a really smart coach is always going to adjust his recruiting areas to be in closer proximity to his location. Chicago to Macomb vs Indy to Macomb not much different when you drive it, but the Amtrak Chicago option makes a difference, if for no other reason than a kid's family has a better chance to come to the game.

Plus the fact that we occasionally play in the Chicago area, means that families around there can attend those games as well...Chicago State, UIC, Loyola...all teams that we'll periodically play. Sounds like we're playing NIU this year, so that's also a pretty close game for Chicago-area people.

Scott Lawson - Board Admin
Western Illinois University Alum/Fan/Employee
Member of the Marching Leathernecks - 1996-2000